SHARPSVILLE AREA SHS
Sharpsville Area SHS is a Title I public high school that is part of the Sharpsville Area SD school district, located in Sharpsville, PA with about 392 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, Sharpsville Area SHS has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Sharpsville Area Senior High School, located at 301 Blue Devil Way in Sharpsville, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Sharpsville Area School District. Known locally for the "Blue Devil" mascot, the school is deeply integrated into the small-town community of Mercer County. It focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.
Beyond its core academic offerings, the school emphasizes a well-rounded student experience by providing a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, arts, and student organizations. The school's administration and faculty prioritize a supportive learning environment that fosters personal growth and civic responsibility. For families and community members seeking detailed information regarding academic calendars, athletic schedules, or district policies, the school maintains an official web presence at http://www.sharpsville.k12.pa.us.
For more information, contact Sharpsville Area SHS at (724) 962-7861 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Sharpsville, PA 16150-1419
(724) 962-7861
http://www.sharpsville.k12.pa.us
SHARPSVILLE AREA SHS is a public Title I school in Sharpsville, PA with about 392 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Sharpsville Area SD
- Total Students:
- 392
- Teachers:
- 26.74
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 392 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SHARPSVILLE AREA SHS is predominantly White, representing about 93% of the student body.
- White
- 93.4%
- Black or African American
- 3.8%
- Two or more races
- 1.0%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.8%
- Female
- 42.3%
- Male
- 57.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.